topic Head wraps/scarfs? in Living with cancer

Head wraps/scarfs?

april89 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:35:15 GMT

Hi all, my mum started chemo a couple of weeks ago, she's only had 1 session and her hair has started coming out today. Can anyone recommend some good websites to buy head wraps/scarves? Or any stores in the Wollongong area i can find these? Thanks

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The_Rowan — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:52:56 GMT

The Cancer Council sell wraps and scarves on their website.

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april89 — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:19:58 GMT

Thanks. I've had a look at the cancer council ones and they are quite pricey :S

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little_stitcher — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:53:55 GMT

Hi April, I imagine most department stores would sell something which would be suitable. The "Look Good, Feel Better" program (I think it's run by the Cancer Council, or they can at least put you in touch with them) has tutorials on creative ways to tie headscarves- with a bit of guidance and creativity you'd be able to make just about any piece of fabric work. Good luck!

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Jules2 — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:46:49 GMT

Try going to spotlight and buying material and making them ... you can get a pattern from the cc on how to.

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Lynnie — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:40:56 GMT

I went through so many sites..found one in America that had such a wide selection ..and trendy too. I ordered 4 BUT paid $22.95 premium delivery and got them in 2 days...www.headcovers.com/ my favourite was a two toned braid dark brown/cream. But I have made 4 myself as I've heard chemo can make your skin very sensitive to touch. I made them from the stretch jersey from Spotlight..you need an overlocker for that material. Also bought stretch fabric and made a plait to go around the head to take away the plain look of the tubular turbans (made of jersey). I'm still trying to find a hat..so many out there.. but cloche is my favourite..wishing all the best to your Mum!

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bev — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:14:22 GMT

In some of the information booklets - Understanding Radiation & also Understanding Chemotherapy there is a pattern. Is there a Cancer Council Information Centre near you? I volunteer at our local CCIC and I have shown lots of ladies the pattern. Good luck with your treatment, you will learn to trust your treatment team.

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april89 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:09:24 GMT

Thankyou, i found the pattern from cc, i also found a bunch of good patterns in spotlight for turbans but they were sold out 😞 i just bought a couple of nice beanies and a scarf for her until i can make a couple, i might find out where the local cancer council is near and check it out. Thanks for your help

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Jules2 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:33:54 GMT

I personally only wore hats or beanies but I met a woman at treatment one day and she looked incredibly smart. She had made herself a turban that coordinated with her top. She looked really lovely and I think it helped her in that she had something that she could manage to make & create while undergoing treatment. Don't forget the Look Good Feel Good clinics either. They had a demonstration at the one I went to of wigs and hats etc... and some tips. Julie

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JennieWren — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:24:23 GMT

This post hasn't been active for a while, but I wanted to ask what people find best for activities such as yoga, where there is a fair bit of movement. Any suggestions? thanks

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Jules2 — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 10:48:16 GMT

Jenniewren I found going natural was easiest and the most comfortable for me. I would think though that if someone wasn't comfortable being that way that perhaps a scarf or one of the small caps that you can get might be good for yoga activities? Julie

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iangray9 — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:43:02 GMT

Hi JennieWren, I have PC too and believe it or not from the photo used to have hair. Yes it is easier for a bloke so my sympathies to you. As for yoga I used to do it but during chemo – last 12 months have found anything beyond basic stretching too hard. I have however continued with my form of meditation which I have found helps. Walking is my number one exercise and when I can I go to a gym and ride a bike. Where are you up to in treatment? I am a 64 year old male who over the 12 months since diagnosis has responded well to chemo for pancreatic cancer (metastatic adenocarcinoma mainly of the tail of the pancreas), but so far surgeons won’t operate because there has been evidence of metastases into omentum and peritoneum. I’ve been off chemo since November 15 2013 and so far my ca19.9 has stayed stable. One surgeon has said if it stays stable for 6 months he would operate with whipple and removal of omentum. I am hoping for this but realistically it may not stay stable in next month or so and I will be back on chemo. By the way if you didn’t know Jennie Wren is the name of a beautiful song by Paul Mccartney. My brother and I sang what we hope is an uplifting song too – see https://give.everydayhero.com/au/same-red-wine The song is copyright free so feel free to download and share. ian

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JennieWren — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:39:45 GMT

Hi Ian thanks for your post. All the best for getting that operation. I'm two months in to chemo following diagnosis,so still getting the hang of things. What sort of yoga did you do? I do Shadow yoga, a form of Hatha, and find most of it gentle, though some of the squats take a big of leg work.I agree walking is wonderful, and meditation. I didn't know about the song - I'll have a listen. Keep in touch. Jennie

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JennieWren — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:43:44 GMT

Hi Julie, thanks for your suggestions - must admit that I'm not quite ready to go without something, but have tried scarves and find they are nice and soft and keep out of the way. Thanks

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BrisChic39 — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:25:04 GMT

Hi, my cancer counsellor told me about healingcolours.com.au they are located in Byron Bay area and have colourful scarfs and wraps and I'm pretty sure nothing was over $25